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February 23, 2022

Omicron variant: Is it leading us closer to herd immunity against COVID-19?

Is omicron leading us closer to herd immunity against COVID-19?

February 23, 2022

Pregnancy-related deaths climbed in first year of pandemic

Pregnancy-related deaths for U.S. mothers climbed higher in the pandemic’s first year, continuing a decades-long trend that disproportionately affects Black people, according to a government report released Wednesday.

February 22, 2022

Hawaii last state to hold out on lifting mask mandate as COVID cases continue to fall

Hawaii has become the last state not planning on lifting its indoor mask mandate. 

February 22, 2022

Hong Kong orders mandatory COVID-19 tests for all residents

Hong Kong will test its entire population of 7.5 million people for COVID-19 in March, the city’s leader said Tuesday, as it grapples with its worst outbreak driven by the omicron variant.

February 19, 2022

A fourth COVID vaccine shot: Will it be necessary?

Will U.S. residents need a fourth shot of a COVID-19 vaccine? 

February 18, 2022

WHO doctors warn against complete reversals of COVID-19 restrictions

World Health Organization (WHO) doctors advised policymakers to loosen COVID-19 restrictions slowly, rather than removing everything at once. 

February 18, 2022

COVID-19 infection causes mental health issues, eating disorders: studies

Coronavirus is causing mental health issues in patients, according to new studies. 

February 17, 2022

Estimated 73% of US immune to omicron: Is it enough?

The omicron wave that assaulted the United States this winter also bolstered its defenses, leaving enough protection against the coronavirus that future spikes will likely require much less — if any — dramatic disruption to society.

February 17, 2022

WHO reports new COVID-19 cases drop by 19% globally

The number of new coronavirus cases globally fell by 19% in the last week while the number of deaths remained stable, according to the World Health Organization.

February 15, 2022

More state, local leaders dial back COVID-19 restrictions as cases fall

As coronavirus infections have fallen across the U.S., state and local leaders have taken steps to loosen or remove related restrictions.